Tag: advanced materials
Sparc explores UAE manufacturing partnership for graphene-enhanced coatings
Sparc Technologies is exploring local manufacturing opportunities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a new partnership with UK-based graphene producer Levidian Nanosystems to advance the commercialisation of graphene-enhanced protective coatings in the Middle East.
3D-printed materials gain damage-sensing capability through new research
Researchers from the University of Glasgow and the University of Sydney have developed an approach that enables 3D-printed materials to detect and map damage as it develops, potentially supporting future applications in structural health monitoring.
Kite Magnetics secures funding to expand manufacturing of EV motor materials
Melbourne-based advanced materials company Kite Magnetics has secured a $2 million grant through the Australian Government's Industry Growth Program to support the commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up of its electric motor materials technology.
South Africa’s CSIR develops nano-reinforced polymer composite for advanced industries
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with Filament Factory, has unveiled a nano-reinforced polymer composite designed to deliver new levels of performance in advanced materials.
Aussie researchers create shape-shifting robots using 3D printing
Researchers at the University of Queensland have unveiled a breakthrough 3D printing technique to create shape-shifting liquid metal robotics, mimicking musculoskeletal qualities inspired by animal physiology.
Centre for Innovation on Environment and Manufacturing launched with new agreement
Monash University and Tata Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre for Innovation on Environment and Intelligent Manufacturing.
RMIT unveils 3D-printed titanium metamaterial that shows supernatural strength
RMIT University researchers have crafted a new metamaterial from common titanium alloy using 3D printing, showcasing unprecedented strength-to-weight proportions never before witnessed in natural or manufactured materials.
Researchers develop safe and sustainable water batteries resilient to pressure
A collaborative effort led by RMIT University has yielded the creation of recyclable 'water batteries' that promise enhanced safety and environmental sustainability.
UNSW engineers develop tech to prolong aqueous zinc battery rechargeability
Researchers from UNSW have unveiled a scalable solution to overcome the rechargeability challenges of aqueous rechargeable zinc battery (AZB) technology.
Soft serve manufacturer Frosty Boy named finalist in Australian Export Awards
Queensland-based soft serve and beverage manufacturer Frosty Boy has emerged as a finalist in the 61st annual Australian Export Awards.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
